Moscow alarmed by reports on chemical weapons use in Syria - Lavrov

MOSCOW, April 14 (Itar-Tass) - Moscow is alarmed by new reports about the use of chemical weapons in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday, adding that any such facts must be immediately investigated. “We were alarmed by reports saying chemical substances had been used once again,” the minister said. “We believe any reports and facts connected with the use of chemical weapons and their components must be immediately investigated,” Lavrov said. “We place special responsibility on the sponsors of extremist opposition which has not abandoned attempts to disrupt the process of chemical disarmament in Syria,” the top diplomat said. Learn more on itar-tass.com